People Compliance Lead

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Act as the global People lead for the ERICCA team, overseeing the HR pillars and managing dependencies as required

·Working with the Internal Controls team, coordinate the global attestations for as part of the Internal Controls framework (ERICCA) and collate required data. Collaborate with the Internal Controls team to embed the framework and ensure controls are in place and risks are managed.

·Analyse HR processes, policies and systems to identify control gaps and areas for improvement.

·Work closely with the Internal Controls team to ensure HR processes related to payroll, compensation, benefits and financial reporting comply with SOX requirements by implementing appropriate controls and documentation.

·Working alongside the Internal Controls team, conduct periodic testing and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures and SOX compliance efforts.

·Collaborate with Finance, IT and Internal Controls to ensure SOX-related risks in HR processes are assessed and managed effectively, particularly regarding access controls, segregation of duties and data integrity.

·Conduct risk assessments to identify potential HR-related risks, including regulatory compliance, data privacy, employee relations and operational risks.

·Develop and maintain a HR risk register, tracking key risks, mitigation actions, and control effectiveness.

·Develop and maintain breach/remediation and attestation frameworks and associated operating processes and communications on a globally consistent basis

·Provide regular risk and control updates to HR leadership, Risk and Internal Control teams.

·Collaborate with HR Business Partners and HRIS teams to enhance HR systems and automation to reduce risks and strengthen audit trails.

·Lead remediation efforts for identified HR control deficiencies and track corrective action, ensuring timely resolution.

·Function as the first point of contact for HR privacy, data protection, incident management matters and ensure compliance with local legislation and global policies.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.